Welcome to 16 Columbus, Irvine! This exquisite and unique inside-tract home is located steps away from two of Irvine's most coveted and private PARKS, Blue Gum and Pepperwood Park. This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2,828 SQFT single-family home is an entertainer’s delight! The spacious and high-ceiling family room, equipped with brand new recessed lighting, opens to the formal dining and offers ample space for social gatherings. Custom polished TRAVERTINE flooring adorns the entire main floor, leading the way from the entrance to the family room & kitchen. The UPGRADED kitchen is located at the center of the home, opening to the nook dining and the family room and features high quality CABINETRY, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE countertops, chef's ISLAND, and GLASS subway TILE BACKSPLASH. Separated by a granite covered wall-bench, equipped with shelving and storage, the nook opens to the family room. This cozy family room is the epitome of functional space: the TV is mounted atop the recently REMODELED FIREPLACE. The family room also offers a CUSTOM BAR, every wine connoisseur's dream. This magnificent bar is equipped with built-in WINE RACKS in the cabinetry, custom wine-case ACCENT WALL, PENDANT, & GRANITE countertops. For the last of the main floor, make your way through the family room hallway which leads to the garage, indoor laundry, and a powder room. Ample closet storage on the main level offers an ideal place to store all the toys. Follow the hardwood staircase with NEW handrails up to the secondary level. The second floor offers the primary suite with 3 additional bedrooms. The oversize primary boasts ultra-HIGH CEILINGS with brand NEW RECESSED lighting, MARBLE fireplace, slider DOUBLE-PANE windows as well as HARDWOOD flooring. The primary bathroom features double-vanity, new soaking tub, and shower with stunning onyx wall with tempered frameless glass door. The primary walk-in closet is enclosed with slider glass mirrored doors and includes CLOSET ORGANIZERS. Three other bedrooms upstairs are conveniently spacious with natural lighting pouring in. The mirrored-closet doors and walk-in-closet in the office create an atmosphere of leisure and relaxation. The hardscape allows for reduced landscape maintenance and an opportunity for built-in BBQ. Additional UPGRADES include Built-in SHUTTERS throughout, WATER SOFTENER, & TANKLESS WATER HEATER. SHORT DISTANCE TO Award winning IRVINE SCHOOLS. A smart choice with NO Mello Roos and NO HOA fee.